We are proud to welcome the Ocean Countess to the Cruise & Maritime Voyages fleet. In preparation for her debut programme of cruises from the British Isles, following a 3 million dollar refurbishment programme including re-theme and naming of her public lounges, some upgrading of her cabin accommodations with new furnishings in addition to the installation of flat screen televisions. With her distinctive traditional profile, the 17,593grt Ocean Countess has seven passenger decks, a generous amount of deck space, is stabilized and air conditioned throughout, she accommodates about 800 passengers.

All deck areas will have been refreshed and public rooms including the dining room updated to enhance the ship's warm, friendly atmosphere. prior to joining us in Spring 2010. She began service as the popular Cunard Countess and at the time became one of the best-known ships to sail the Caribbean Sea and a favorite on the British market. Ocean Countess will operate year round sailings from six different British ports including Hull, Newcastle, Edinburgh, Leith, Greenock, Liverpool, and Plymouth bringing cruising closer to home and added convenience for many of our new and past passengers.

Ocean Countess offers a more traditional maritime experience in cozy surroundings. Discover a wide range of comfortable lounges and stylish leisure facilities.

Leisure facilities include the comfortable Holyrood Show Lounge, the Tower Piano Bar on Lido Deck with its panoramic views, well-stocked library and card tables, and by contrast, Hamptons is the place to be for late night entertainment.

Ocean Countess offers traditional two sitting dining in the Kensington Restaurant and as an alternative, weather permitting, enjoy a light lunch at the Boat House on Restaurant Deck or by the pool on Lido Deck. There is a shopping gallery, gym with sauna and spa, and massage, hairdressing and beauty facilities.

During leisurely days at sea, enjoy the extensive deck areas, generous size heated swimming pool, two whirlpools and the pool bar.